How Much Sugar Is in Cheesecake?
A slice of cheesecake has about 22 g of added sugar — over a quarter of its weight is sugar.
in 1 slice (80 g) · about 5.2 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 22 g
- Per 100 g
- 27 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 5.2 tsp
A big chunk of a day's sugar in one serving.
A standard slice of cheesecake carries about 22 g of added sugar — more than a quarter of the slice by weight. The sugar is baked into both the filling and the crust, so there's no low-sugar part of the slice to lean on.
Because cheesecake is rich and dense, a small slice genuinely satisfies — the trap is a second slice, or a restaurant-size portion that's easily double a standard one. A thin sliver with berries on the side gets the flavour without doubling the sugar.
Lower-sugar swaps
- A thin slice with fresh berries instead of a full restaurant-size portion
- Plain Greek yogurt with a little honey when the craving is really for creamy-and-sweet
Frequently asked questions
- Is cheesecake higher in sugar than other desserts?
- It's in the same range as most rich baked desserts — the crust and filling are both sweetened, so a slice adds up fast.
- How much bigger is a restaurant slice?
- Often twice a standard 80 g slice or more, which roughly doubles the sugar as well.
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Sugar values from Typical nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.